Software Engineer III

C.H. Robinson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 103,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and fertility benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our Transactional Revenue Management team, building a near-real-time pricing platform for shipping customers.

You’ll partner with engineers, data scientists, and analysts to design scalable systems for cost estimation, pricing configuration, and data-driven insights. You will own the design and delivery of cloud-native, distributed solutions using Python and React, with Airflow-based workflows and modern data technologies, contributing to

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and delivering production-grade software.
• 5+ years Python backend development.
• 5+ years React or modern frontend frameworks.
• Cloud-native apps with Kubernetes (Azure preferred).
• Experience with MongoDB or similar NoSQL and Snowflake.
• Data pipelines and workflow orchestration (Airflow).
• APIs and distributed systems design/consumption.
• CI/CD and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-complexity, scalable near real-time decisioning systems.
• Architect and evolve distributed systems (microservices, REST APIs, event-driven).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence architecture.
• Own and deliver features end-to-end with reliability and performance.
• Build Python backend services and React frontend, and operate cloud-native Azure solutions with Kubernetes.
• Develop data workflows with Airflow and related tooling.
• Work with Snowflake, MongoDB, and other data platforms.

Skills

Python

React

API design

Kubernetes

Airflow

Azure

MongoDB

Snowflake

CI/CD

AI-assisted tooling

LangChain / LangSmith

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

MongoDB

Airflow

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our Transactional Revenue Management team, responsible for building and evolving a platform that delivers competitive, near-real-time pricing for shipping customers. In this role, you will partner closely with engineers, data scientists, and analysts to design and deliver scalable systems for cost estimation, pricing strategy configuration, and data-driven insights. You will take ownership of building scalable and modular near real time systems that can be rapidly reconfigured and extended to match evolving business needs and creating experimentation workflows and tools to rapidly test hypotheses. This role emphasizes distributed system design, cloud-native development, and data-intensive applications, with a growing focus on AI-assisted and agentic solution development. This Role can be based only in MN, IL and Kansas City.

Duties& Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high-complexity, scalable solutions supporting near real-time decisioning systems.
• Architect and evolve distributed systems
  • Microservices and RESTful APIs
  • Event-driven and streaming architectures
  • Hybrid data storage strategies (relational and NoSQL)
• Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to influence and evolve system architecture.
• Independently drive system design decisions, balancing scalability, reliability, performance, and cost.
• Build and maintain applications using Python (backend services, data pipelines) and React (frontend user experiences).
• Develop and operate cloud-native solutions in Azure leveraging Kubernetes.
• Design and implement data workflows using Airflow or DAG-based orchestration frameworks.
• Work across modern data ecosystems, including
  • MongoDB or similar NoSQL systems
  • Snowflake or comparable analytical data platforms
• Own services and repositories end-to-end, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Break down complex initiatives, guide estimation and delivery timelines, and proactively manage execution risks.
• Implement strong testing strategies (unit, integration, and end-to-end) and maintain high standards for code quality.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate engineering workflows and improve code quality.
• Contribute to agentic and intelligent automation solutions, enabling adaptive and decision-driven workflows.
• Partner with data scientists and analysts to productionize models and support experimentation frameworks.
• Apply statistical thinking or data science concepts to improve system effectiveness (where applicable).
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across engineering, product, data, and architecture teams.
• Actively contribute to and lead design discussions and code reviews.
• Mentor and support other engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear communication on progress, risks, and technical decisions.
• Contribute to planning, prioritization, and delivery execution across the team.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering production-grade software
• 5+ years of experience with Python and backend service development
• 5+ years of experience with React or modern frontend frameworks
• Experience building cloud-native applications (Azure preferred) with Kubernetes
• Experience with modern data technologies, including MongoDB (or similar) and Snowflake (or equivalent)
• Experience with data pipelines and workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow)
• Experience designing and consuming APIs and distributed systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Ability to independently own and deliver complex features or services
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools and building intelligent workflows (e.g. Copilot)
• Experience on agentic or LLM-based frameworks (LangChain/LangSmith, or similar agent frameworks) and orchestration tooling
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience partnering with data science teams to deliver production models
• Background in statistical modeling, experimentation, or data-driven decision systems
• Experience in pricing, logistics, or other high-scale transactional systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and product decisions
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and contribute to team growth
• Experience with monitoring tools (ex. DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana)

Compensation Range $102,700.00 - $231,100.00 The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. Equal Opportunity C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. EOE\Disabled\Veteran Benefits Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your Health, Wealth and Self

• Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
• Enhanced Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.